Alternatively, you can always provide some valid reason to HO to explain why you are applying earlier. When you apply for extension(under same category), you will be granted stay only after your current LTR expire. You can apply any time for extension. If in doubt, I would drop an email inquiry to H...

When you apply for extension(under same category), you will be granted stay only after your current LTR expire. You can apply any time for extension. If in doubt, I would drop an email inquiry to Home Office and attached their reply with my application to build my case. Email Id is UKBApublicenquiri...

This is about your initial entry clearance in UK. You need to provide the very first entry clearance and the port/airport your landed at.

If dependent has this money in account (and in the form of CASH), it is fine. You need to make sure that the said amount was available to person's disposal. Can anyone please answer to the questions below: 3. For dependents maintenance, the GBP 1600 has to be in the main applicants account or it wou...

Hi Ashokccs, As long as you post your application before the "rule change date" you will be considered under old rule only. Application date is considered depending on the how you send application. Guidance notes mentioned it as below: Royal Mail: Date of despatch Courier: Date received by HO. In my...

You can get it translated from ATLAS TRANSLATOR in London, near Covent Garden Station. I got few only my certificate translated from them. They have quite a good service but little expensive. Google it and you will find the address. Hi proper, Did you submit the marriage certificate in your initial ...

You need to use separate form for each dependent. Guys, I am also having the same doubt, when we apply for HSMP extension into Tier1 General now do we need to apply seperate applicaton for the dependent ? (Even though we apply all together). Becuase in the Tier1 (Gen) application in Page 26, (Sectio...

Hi Bhavin, Your joint account in India should be fine as long as it meets the desired limit. You have to prove that the funds are/were available to you any time of need. Also watch out for the conversion rate. Hi Tapinder, I appreciate your help man. The question i asked before was regarding FDs whi...

BE(Engineering) is treated as an equivalent to UK's Bachelors Degree (with Honours) by NARIC. Hi, Well as of now rules are not declared, so better to apply with existing rules. Yes at the time of extension, it could be a problem. My case is also similar to yours. But what is your thought on B.E unde...

Hi, Well as of now rules are not declared, so better to apply with existing rules. Yes at the time of extension, it could be a problem. My case is also similar to yours. But what is your thought on B.E under Professional Course ( Engineering) getting 35 points (Masters Equivalent) Does NARIC recogn...

For application in UK, it take them min. 3 weeks to revert back.

Hi nnj10,

I called Home Office yesterday and found out that since I am applying extension in Tier 1 General Catergory( from HSMP) I need to provide all the documents/evidence required to claim points irrespective of the previous application.

I have the same circumstance as you. As I don't have an accountant managing my limited company, i also don't have any payslips. Can anyone tell me whether providing: - a P60 for the claiming period is sufficient as evidence for my salary and - dividend certificates signed by my secretary to prove d...

HI, I received the below reply from Home Office Team, Hope this will answer your query: ---------------------------- Dear Mr Ojha, Thank you for your enquiry. Please be advised that maintenance (funds) can include: cash savings in your account(s) that have been in your account for at least three mon...

Dear Senior Members, I am applying for my General Tier 1 Extension (from HSMP placed from Dec 2006) from within UK.. Can you please review the list of documents I am submitting. Can you please check if these are sufficient document for extension. 1.Age: 31 Years : 10 Evidence - Indian Passport 2.Qua...

Ashishtlr,

I am also using the same form as not other form(version 11/08) is available on BIA website. Also you would need to apply for dependent on separate form (pbsdependantapplication.pdf version 11/08).

Hope senior members would correct if I am wrong.

Dear Member, I am applying for my extension from HSMP (after nov 2006) to Tier 1 General from within the UK. My initial 2 years grant is expiring in April. I am confused about the maintenance fund required for me and as one dependent. Could somebody please tell me how much is the maintenance funds r...

The mate. I am also going through BIA website and got confused by the following statement "The evidence provided can relate specifically to the dependant or it can also include evidence for the main applicant which has not been used as evidence of funds on the main applicant's own application or tha...

The mate. I am also going through BIA website and got confused by the following statement "The evidence provided can relate specifically to the dependant or it can also include evidence for the main applicant which has not been used as evidence of funds on the main applicant's own application or tha...

Guys,

Do we need to provide bank letter as well for Maintenance funds proof?
I thought its only Bank statetment which is required.

Dear Members, Could you please clear my below doubts: 1. I am applying for HSMP extension (General- Tier 1) for me and my wife(as dependent). How much maintenance fund should I show in bank in order to qualify for this category (for me and my wife)? 2. Do I have to provide separate bank statement fo...

Thanks Kamran/Tapinder,

Yes I peace of mind is what important after applying. I don't want to get paranoid after applying

I understand if all information/evidences are complete than it doesn't matter.

Well.. thats the only reason why I want to fill this form electronically
I can check 10 times before printing it, which would help me to avoid usual mistake in filling form by hand.

Also looks good in presentation.

Dear Members,

Can you please provide any link in getting application form in Microsoft word format? Currently these forms are provided in pdf format which is not editable.

Would appreciate prompt reply.

Thanks

As per the Extension Guidelines it is 5 weeks. Below is the extract from the guideline When should I apply? It is important that applicants make an application for further leave to remain before his/her current leave expires. However applicants should, wherever possible, make their application no mo...